Dun Peas

Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants. Broad beans, also called fava beans, in their wild state the size of a small fingernail, were gathered in Afghanistan and the Himalayan foothills

Lentils are a great source of healthy protein, also packing in high amounts of iron and zinc. Lentils are versatile, going into stews, soups, dips, and salads. And, major bonus, they're cheap. But not all lentils look and cook alike. Here are the top varieties of lentils that are widely available, and a guide on how to properly prepare these colorful legumes so they don't turn into a sad puddle of mush. Let's take a look at lentils!